Chartwell Announces New VADA Facility

Over recent years the requirements for estimating and assessing vehicle accident damage have developed greatly to a point where old practices require change.

Vehicles are now very complex and the technology is developing rapidly – without using modern equipment to diagnose and systems-check every aspect of a vehicle after an accident, many matters are hidden and are often the safety-critical ones that are costly to put right.

VADA is a principle and process that seeks to bring all the knowledge surrounding a repair to the start of the process. Bondholder Chartwell has introduced a brand new VADA facility including 2,000 LUX lights, CCTV recording, quick access doors and full media integration.

Equipment includes:

• Vehicle fit;
• Video condition imaging;
• Rapid wheel alignment check system;
• System diagnostic equipment;
• Digital body measurement equipment;
• Paint depth gauging;
• Large screen visual displays;
• Audatex/manufacturer costing;
• Vehicle manufacture data and methods;
• Designated hand tools.